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But Friedman said he’s never orchestrated a trade simply to block a fellow contender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

The all-time great has every right to take his time in deciding on what NBA team to join, but if he wants to play for a contender, it’s not Golden State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

But, in reality, given she has moved to the road since winning gold in Birmingham, McColgan was unlikely to be a medal contender anyway at Scotstoun.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

In the old days, James joining a new club meant that that team immediately became a contender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

You have to start by wanting to be a contender.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

For perennial postseason contenders, a splashy offseason ideally sets up a low-key trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

As other contenders have had to count every penny this summer, James’s deal means the Sixers can add one of the best players in the world while keeping what they already have.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Goldman looked at companies with a market capitalization above $2 billion and found 36 contenders, the top ten biggest of which are shown below.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

But now the field is crowded, and the top contenders all fell short in other Maine races this year.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

They were, in fact, in the fifth boat, the lowest rung on the ladder and the last place in which anyone would expect to see serious contenders for next spring’s first varsity rowing.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown